AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading "Alas, my poor page and faithful follower," exclaimed Selem; "captivity or death, will be your lot, if we cannot rescue you; but that we will do, or perish in the attempt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Alas, my poor page and faithful follower," exclaimed Selem; "captivity or death, will be your lot, if we cannot rescue you; but that we will do, or perish in the attempt.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I fear they will," answered Thaddeus.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Will yonder Russians attempt to inflict any injury on my two followers?
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "Alas, my poor page and faithful follower," exclaimed Selem; "captivity or death, will be your lot, if we cannot rescue you; but that we will do, or perish in the attempt.
barbariansnounUS /bɑːrˈberiənz/
plural of “barbarian” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading They cannot be such barbarians."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Alas, my poor page and faithful follower," exclaimed Selem; "captivity or death, will be your lot, if we cannot rescue you; but that we will do, or perish in the attempt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Alas, my poor page and faithful follower," exclaimed Selem; "captivity or death, will be your lot, if we cannot rescue you; but that we will do, or perish in the attempt.
cannot
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From this reading "Alas, my poor page and faithful follower," exclaimed Selem; "captivity or death, will be your lot, if we cannot rescue you; but that we will do, or perish in the attempt.
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading "Alas, my poor page and faithful follower," exclaimed Selem; "captivity or death, will be your lot, if we cannot rescue you; but that we will do, or perish in the attempt.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "Alas, my poor page and faithful follower," exclaimed Selem; "captivity or death, will be your lot, if we cannot rescue you; but that we will do, or perish in the attempt.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Alas, my poor page and faithful follower," exclaimed Selem; "captivity or death, will be your lot, if we cannot rescue you; but that we will do, or perish in the attempt.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Alas, my poor page and faithful follower," exclaimed Selem; "captivity or death, will be your lot, if we cannot rescue you; but that we will do, or perish in the attempt.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading "Alas, my poor page and faithful follower," exclaimed Selem; "captivity or death, will be your lot, if we cannot rescue you; but that we will do, or perish in the attempt.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "I fear they will," answered Thaddeus.
followernounUS /ˈfɑːloʊər/
a person who accepts the leadership of another
From this reading "Alas, my poor page and faithful follower," exclaimed Selem; "captivity or death, will be your lot, if we cannot rescue you; but that we will do, or perish in the attempt.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading Will yonder Russians attempt to inflict any injury on my two followers?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I fear they will," answered Thaddeus.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Alas, my poor page and faithful follower," exclaimed Selem; "captivity or death, will be your lot, if we cannot rescue you; but that we will do, or perish in the attempt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Alas, my poor page and faithful follower," exclaimed Selem; "captivity or death, will be your lot, if we cannot rescue you; but that we will do, or perish in the attempt.
inflictverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪkt/
impose something unpleasant
From this reading Will yonder Russians attempt to inflict any injury on my two followers?
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Will yonder Russians attempt to inflict any injury on my two followers?
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "Alas, my poor page and faithful follower," exclaimed Selem; "captivity or death, will be your lot, if we cannot rescue you; but that we will do, or perish in the attempt.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Alas, my poor page and faithful follower," exclaimed Selem; "captivity or death, will be your lot, if we cannot rescue you; but that we will do, or perish in the attempt.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Will yonder Russians attempt to inflict any injury on my two followers?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Alas, my poor page and faithful follower," exclaimed Selem; "captivity or death, will be your lot, if we cannot rescue you; but that we will do, or perish in the attempt.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading "Alas, my poor page and faithful follower," exclaimed Selem; "captivity or death, will be your lot, if we cannot rescue you; but that we will do, or perish in the attempt.
perishverbUS /ˈperɪʃ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "Alas, my poor page and faithful follower," exclaimed Selem; "captivity or death, will be your lot, if we cannot rescue you; but that we will do, or perish in the attempt.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Alas, my poor page and faithful follower," exclaimed Selem; "captivity or death, will be your lot, if we cannot rescue you; but that we will do, or perish in the attempt.
free from harm or evil
From this reading "Alas, my poor page and faithful follower," exclaimed Selem; "captivity or death, will be your lot, if we cannot rescue you; but that we will do, or perish in the attempt.
RussiansnounUS /ˈrʌʃənz/
plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading Will yonder Russians attempt to inflict any injury on my two followers?
express in words
From this reading What say you, Thaddeus?
Selem
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From this reading "Alas, my poor page and faithful follower," exclaimed Selem; "captivity or death, will be your lot, if we cannot rescue you; but that we will do, or perish in the attempt.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They cannot be such barbarians."
Thaddeus
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From this reading What say you, Thaddeus?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Alas, my poor page and faithful follower," exclaimed Selem; "captivity or death, will be your lot, if we cannot rescue you; but that we will do, or perish in the attempt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Alas, my poor page and faithful follower," exclaimed Selem; "captivity or death, will be your lot, if we cannot rescue you; but that we will do, or perish in the attempt.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They cannot be such barbarians."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Will yonder Russians attempt to inflict any injury on my two followers?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Will yonder Russians attempt to inflict any injury on my two followers?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Alas, my poor page and faithful follower," exclaimed Selem; "captivity or death, will be your lot, if we cannot rescue you; but that we will do, or perish in the attempt.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What say you, Thaddeus?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Alas, my poor page and faithful follower," exclaimed Selem; "captivity or death, will be your lot, if we cannot rescue you; but that we will do, or perish in the attempt.
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading Will yonder Russians attempt to inflict any injury on my two followers?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Alas, my poor page and faithful follower," exclaimed Selem; "captivity or death, will be your lot, if we cannot rescue you; but that we will do, or perish in the attempt.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Alas, my poor page and faithful follower," exclaimed Selem; "captivity or death, will be your lot, if we cannot rescue you; but that we will do, or perish in the attempt.
